Author: Shaun Williams

Future electric vehicles will gain additional range thanks to a new brake design from Continental: The so-called Green Caliper, a newly developed brake caliper for disc brakes, is significantly lighter than previous designs and has a lower residual brake torque. In combination with the brake disc, the lower mass – in individual cases up to five kilograms per brake – and the reduced friction between brake pad and disc contribute to increasing the range of an electric vehicle. This major advance was made possible by targeted further development to meet the requirements of a brake in an electric vehicle. Unlike…

Mazda started its electrification vehicle journey by releasing a teaser for the MX-5 style electric car concept with a two-door coupe body. In its electrification plan, Mazda presents its mid-term strategy until 2030 in a 36-minute video. The focus of the manufacturer is to increase investment and global sales of electric cars to 40 percent. Although the design and name of the concept car have not yet been revealed, the video footage shows four generations of the Mazda MX-5. Maybe the fifth generation of this model, is an electric car. The as yet unnamed concept adopts a low silhouette with…

General Motors has just introduced a Chevrolet FNR-XE concept car in China. The Chevrolet sedan is the first EV from the American manufacturer and was developed on GM’s Ultium Battery and Ultium Drive technology architecture with the company’s development capabilities in China. The manufacturer calls this electric sedan a very premium and futuristic design. For the luxury prototype, the recessed front grille features the Chevy crystal logo, the hallmark of the horizontal headlights. Chevrolet says the FNR-XE Concept’s low front end pays homage to the iconic American muscle car family. The Chevy FNR-XE Concept also enhances the sedan’s body structure…

Three years ago Elon Musk announced an electric vehicle with a futuristic retro style, namely the Tesla Cybertruck. Even though until now the Cybertruck news is still confusing, automotive enthusiasts are still patiently waiting for when the car will be launched. According to a statement made by Tesla, the number of people who have pre-ordered the Cybertruck has reached 1.5 million. There is only one question, “Will this meet the expectations of automotive enthusiasts?” Elon Musk first showcased the Tesla Cybertruck at a controversial launch in 2019. At the event, Musk touted the vehicle’s performance and durability. At the event,…

Enpower Greentech has successfully developed a 4095mAh cylindrical battery, delivering industry leading energy densities of 389Wh/kg and 888Wh/L. This development has resulted in a new energy density record in the class of rechargeable 18650 cylindrical batteries. Enpower’s version, which is at least 20% lighter and is packed with at least 15% higher energy than those currently on the market, will clear the way for lighter, more energy-efficient electronic devices including, among others, drones, electric crafts, and electric cars. the 18650 cylindrical battery (referring to a battery size with a 18mm diameter and 65mm height) is an industry standard for lithium-ion…

Audi and Redwood launched a unique consumer program that gives people easy access to recycling old devices and rechargeable batteries at their local Audi dealer. Redwood recycling bins will be used at select Audi dealerships across the country over the coming weeks. Batteries and devices that collect in these dumps will be returned to Redwood, ultimately helping to build a more sustainable domestic EV battery. This will be the first time the automaker has partnered with Redwood to support household lithium-ion battery collection alongside larger EV battery recycling efforts. With global demand for lithium-ion batteries expected to grow by more…

Just imagine, there are 23 variants of one electric vehicle model. Definitely will make consumers confused to make a choice. And that’s what happened to Xpeng which has 23 versions of the P7 electric sedan. For this reason, Xpeng has made adjustments to its electric vehicle portfolio, namely the P7, P5 and G3. Xpeng reduced the number of variants of each model but prices and configurations remained unchanged. The G3 now comes in 4 configurations, the P7 has 9 variants and the P5 “only” has 5 variants. Imagine that before the change there were 7 versions of the G3i, 23…

With a $160 billion investment, the United States and Europe will be able to reduce their dependence on electric vehicle battery supplies from China, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing a Goldman Sachs forecast. Demand for electric vehicle batteries could be met without China in the next three to five years, as a result of investments in the US by South Korean conglomerates LG and SK Hynix. To reduce supply chain dependence on Chinese suppliers, investment of $78.2 billion is needed for batteries, $60.4 billion for components and $13.5 billion for lithium, nickel and cobalt mining, and $12.1 billion…

Domino’s ordered more than 800 Chevrolet Bolts electric hatchbacks to be used as a pizza delivery fleet. More than 100 Chevrolet Bolts will be delivered to Domina this month. The remaining units will begin shipping in late 2023. When all 855 Chevrolet Bolts are operational, Domino’s will have the largest electric pizza delivery fleet in the United States. Domino’s chose to use the Bolt because it offers several advantages including zero emissions, advanced safety features, and lower maintenance costs than vehicles with internal combustion engines. Using electric vehicles allows the world’s largest pizza company to avoid the “financial impact of…

Mercedes-Benz is offering increased acceleration options for buyers of the EQE electric sedan and EQS electric SUV. Customers must subscribe for $1,200 per year to access these features. Mercedes-Benz owners in the US who wish to perform an “Acceleration Increase” can purchase it from the company’s online shop. This may have sounded strange a few years ago. But the latest technology allows us the point where the capabilities of your car can be limited if you do not agree to a subscription, and this is made possible with software upgrades. “Acceleration Increase” for EQE and EQS will add more torque…

Reports from local news outlets Taiwan Economic Daily and China’s IT House say that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) will be the chip supplier for Tesla that will use its next-generation Full Self-Driving (FSD) computers. According to the report, the chips that TSMC will supply to Tesla will be manufactured on both 4nm and 5nm processes. If the reports are accurate, Tesla will become one of TSMC’s largest and most well-known customers by 2023. Tesla will be TSMC’s first customer in electric vehicle manufacturing on a large scale. Neither TSMC nor Tesla have issued any comment on the report.…

Waymo launched an autonomous electric minivan without a steering wheel, pedals or mirrors which is their bet for the future of ride-hailing. The company, which is a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, is partnered with Geely Group’s Zeekr brand and has designed it as a ‘transport as a service (TaaS) optimized’ electric vehicle. Waymo currently offers some form of robotaxi service in two states, Arizona and California, and showcased the minivan at a Los Angeles press event this week. The sleek-looking white vehicle has sliding doors reminiscent of a New York subway, but no wheels, mirrors or pedals. https://twitter.com/GeelyGroup/status/1593091557724487680 Inside,…

Not to be outdone by Tesla, which owns a Gigafactory to produce electric cars, Chery Holding, recently also inaugurated the super factory they founded in Jimo District, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. The presence of the factory is not just to complete their production line up alone. However, it has been mapped to be ready to produce conventional-engined cars and electric cars. Standing on an area of ​​260,000 square meters, the Chery Holding factory is equipped with qualified facilities, including for stamping, welding, painting, final assembly, Research and Development centers, test and detection facilities, and skid pads. The production line of…

Check Point Software Technologies, as a global provider of cyber security solutions, highlights cyber threats that can come at electric vehicle (EV) charging points. In his statement, Business Leader ASEAN & Korea Check Point Software, Teong Eng Guan, started his spotlight from the efforts of many countries to encourage the shift to greener technologies to fight climate change. For example in the Southeast Asia region, there is Singapore which is targeting to make electric vehicle chargers more accessible through at least 60,000 charging points by 2030. They also plan to phase out combustion engine vehicles by 2040. In addition, there…

Ford Motor Company and Manufacture 2030 announced today a strategic partnership to help Ford’s suppliers meet their carbon reduction targets toward Ford’s goal of reaching carbon neutrality no later than 2050 globally, and by 2035 in Europe. Ford is among the first American automakers to join Manufacture 2030, and the first to include its global supply chain on the platform. M2030 is designed to help suppliers measure, manage and reduce carbon emissions. Ford manufactures more vehicles in the U.S. and employs more hourly workers in America than any other automaker and was one of the first American automakers to align…

Data from the Ministry of Agrarian, Infrastructure and Transportation of South Korea shows the number of environmentally friendly cars exceeding 1.5 million units in October 2022. In total there were 1,515,000 units of environmentally friendly cars, including full electric and hybrid vehicles, registered at the end of October, or a jump of 38.3 percent this year. “This comes just one year and three months after the country saw the number of environmentally friendly vehicles exceed 1 million in July 2021,” according to the South Korean Ministry of Agrarian, Infrastructure and Transport, quoted from The Korea Herald, Monday (21/11/2022). Data from…

Tesla’s vehicle is not just a vehicle, it is one example of what we call a smart car. Maybe one of the shadows regarding electric vehicles is Tesla, which can provide a more enjoyable driving experience. Apart from the related vehicle features, and various controversies regarding the accidents that happen to tesla cars, it also has support for many applications and services. According to Gizchina, Tesla will own the Apple Music app and service from Tesla Car Systems. The Tesla Model S Long Range is one of Tesla’s cars on display at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The…

Prime Planet Energy & Solutions Inc, a joint venture of electric car (EV) battery manufacturers of Toyota Motor Corp and Panasonic Holdings Corp, is seeking new domestic manufacturing locations to offset soaring demand for EVs. Prime Planet Energy & Solutions Inc President Hiroaki Koda said in an interview the company was looking for a new domestic manufacturing site that had an ocean port and access to clean energy. Launching from Bloomberg, Prime Planet Energy & Solutions Inc., which officially starts operations in 2020, also plans to cut production costs by adopting Toyota’s Kaizen concept to increase productivity through small and…

Verge Motorcycles beginning series production of its much-anticipated Verge TS motorcycle. Verge has designed the motorcycle from the ground up with electric drive in mind, and unlike other manufacturers, the design has not been influenced by combustion engine-powered motorcycles. The secret behind Verge’s unique technology is the integrated rim motor inside the rear wheel, which enables a larger battery, longer range and explosive performance. In addition, the centre of gravity is lower, which provides a better driving feel compared to other manufacturers’ motorcycles. “Our electric motorcycles have attracted interest around the world already in the prototype phase, and we have…

Ford’s director for Africa said the South African government must provide regulatory certainty for electric vehicles within the next six months to save its automotive industry. Three-quarters of cars are produced by South Africa’s auto industry, which accounts for 5% of gross domestic product and provides more than 100,000 jobs, and is exported mostly to Europe. But with the UK government planning to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and the European Union in 2035, local South African industries risk losing thousands of jobs and billions in revenue in the absence of government plans to…